Keshi Pearls
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl
Early 2000s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl
20th Century Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Emerald, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 1...
20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
Agate, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Oriental Pearl, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cluster Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s Australian Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Cocktail Rings
Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 24k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Black Pearl, Titanium
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Black Pearl, Natural Pearl
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century American More Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose ...
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
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The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.